Category Archives: Reflections

Hello Old Friend – At Sea – [11/24/2012]

Hello old friend, it’s good to be with you Time is standing still And we’ll be forever young… Sometimes I feel like I watch other people’s lives and don’t really live one of my own. My life is a sample … Continue reading

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Arising Triumphant – Auckland, New Zealand – [11/17/2012]

It may have come across in previous discussions that writing is not necessarily an easy process. At least, writing “properly” is not an easy process. Writers will write, no matter what, the thing is that most of what we brain-drain … Continue reading

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Fleeting Hours and Silent Nights – At Sea – [10/27/2012]

Many people will hate me for admitting that I occasionally get bored. I feel guilty admitting it. I mean, I’m a world traveler, I often feel like I shouldn’t be allowed to get bored. But no matter how wonderful and … Continue reading

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By Moonlight – At Sea – [09/27/2012]

There are many blessings to being housed in a pax cabin, not the least of which is that when you come back from work at night it feels a lot more like coming home than usual, but on nights like … Continue reading

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In Reflection – At Sea – [09/25/2012]

Honey, we all came out here because we were running from something. We stayed out here, because we found somewhere we could stop running. So sayeth a wise (though she didn’t realize it at the time) co-worker of mine on … Continue reading

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Shaking off the Dust – Seattle – [09/21/2012]

The first day on a new ship is always a little unusual, but the first day on this ship, isn’t. This ship is home. I have come home. When I first started with the company I heard people talk about … Continue reading

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End of the Road – At Sea – [08/31/2012]

The last day of a contract is as much organized chaos as the first one. In some ways I’ll be glad to put this ship behind me – what was supposed to be a nice easy summer run turned into … Continue reading

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Home Stretch – Ketchikan – [08/23/2012]

The good weather is still holding in for us, yesterday’s Glacier Bay was a bit dark and dreary, but that’s actually good glacier viewing weather so despite the rain most of the guests were happy. We have once again entered … Continue reading

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Distanced – Skagway – [08/21/2012]

There are three types of people in the world, those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea I feel I should apologise for the lapse in updates this season. I would say it’s because … Continue reading

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At World’s End – Glacier Bay – [08/15/2012]

There comes a point in every contract when you realize you are simply finished, and it doesn’t matter what you do, how many adventures you go on, how many amazing things you see for the rest of your time out, … Continue reading

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